King Charles should admit what he knew about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's misconduct, when he found out and what he did about it, a royal expert has said. But after the Mail on Sunday revealed the King was warned as long ago as 2019 that the Royal Family's name was being 'abused' by Andrew's business associations, royal expert Andrew Lownie has insisted Charles must admit how much he knew. 'I think it will be very damaging if it is revealed that King Charles knew about this. And, you know, I think he needs to come clean on what he knew, when he knew it and what he did about it. King Charles attending London Fashion Week on Thursday - the same day his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrestedAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor (left) speaking to King Charles at the Duchess of Kent's funeral in September last year - while Prince William (right) stands apartThe King added: 'I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Source: Daily Mail February 22, 2026 14:33 UTC